Mauritius · Work
Mauritius Professional Occupation Permit
Income needed: MUR 50k+ a month ≈ $1,050
Occupation Permit — Professional (employed by a Mauritian or multinational company)
Checked against official sources on Record corrected 12 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Professional Occupation Permit is a work route for Mauritius. Applicants need income of MUR 50k+ a month ≈ $1,050. You can stay 10 yrs, renewable. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Money needed
- MUR 50k+ a month ≈ $1,050
- Government fees
- $50 · $400
- First stay
- 10 yrs
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 2 government fees listed below; income to show MUR 50k+/mo ≈ $1,050. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees$50 · $400
- $50Non-refundable application fee, charged when the application is filed; in force from 1 December 2025.
- $400Permit fee paid by the employer after approval in principle, for a contract of not more than 2 years; USD 500 for more than 2 and up to 3 years; USD 800 for more than 3 and up to 5 years; USD 1,000 for more than 5 and up to 10 years. A short-term permit of up to 9 months costs USD 300 and its one extension of up to 3 months USD 150.
Shown, not spentMUR 50k+/mo ≈ $1,050
- MUR 50,000 a month (≈ $1,050)Minimum monthly basic salary in the employment contract.
RenewalRenewable
The permit lasts for the length of your contract, up to 10 years, and can be renewed with a renewed contract at the minimum salary. A permit based on a MUR 30,000 (≈ $630) salary can be renewed once.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
After 5 years as a professional permit holder (or on a valid work permit) you can apply for a 20-year permanent residence permit if your basic salary was at least MUR 400,000 (≈ $8,420) a month for those 5 years. Apply within 6 months of meeting the test.
Economic Development Board, MauritiusGovernment of Mauritius, Laws of Mauritius
CitizenshipTime here counts
Naturalisation needs 12 months of continuous residence plus at least 5 years in the 7 years before that; Commonwealth citizens can register after 5 years of continuous residence. Citizenship is granted at the Minister's discretion.
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Your employer starts the online application, so you do not need to travel first. After approval in principle you visit Mauritius for the medical exam and identity check.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Mauritius
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- A holder of a permit granted at a basic salary of at least MUR 30,000 (≈ $630) is eligible for one renewal on that basis.
What you must show1
- The permit fee depends on the length of the employment contract, from USD 400 for up to 2 years to USD 1,000 for more than 5 and up to 10 years, and the guidelines make the employer pay it.
Documents1
- Regulated professions need registration, clearance or a licence from the relevant agency or professional body.
Steps1
- The employer starts the application online.
After you arrive1
- A short-term occupation permit of up to nine months is available, extendable once by up to three months.
When you become tax resident
How Mauritius decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 10 years at first, renewable
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a income year (1 July to 30 June)Present in Mauritius for an aggregate of 183 days or more in the income year makes an individual resident.
- At least 270 days in aggregate over the two preceding income yearsPresent for an aggregate of 270 days or more in the two preceding income years (together with presence in the current year) also gives residence.
- At least 270 days in the current income year and the 2 preceding income years (aggregate)Alternative residence test (s73(1)(a)(iii)).
- Foreign-source income
Received-in-Mauritius basis
The 15% Fair Share Contribution applied only to the 2025/26 income year; foreign-source income of an individual is taxed when received or dealt with in Mauritius.
All tax rules for Mauritius Tax records checked
Full official text
Occupation permit for a foreign professional employed in Mauritius under a contract with a minimum monthly basic salary of MUR 50,000 (≈ $1,050); maximum ten years depending on the contract. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- Income of at least MUR 50,000 a month (≈ $1,050) · Minimum monthly basic salary in the employment contract. 1
- A fee of $50 · Non-refundable application fee, charged when the application is filed; in force from 1 December 2025. 1 2
- A fee of $400 · Permit fee paid by the employer after approval in principle, for a contract of not more than 2 years; USD 500 for more than 2 and up to 3 years; USD 800 for more than 3 and up to 5 years; USD 1,000 for more than 5 and up to 10 years. A short-term permit of up to 9 months costs USD 300 and its one extension of up to 3 months USD 150. 1 2
Requirements
- A holder of a permit granted at a basic salary of at least MUR 30,000 (≈ $630) is eligible for one renewal on that basis. 1
- The permit fee depends on the length of the employment contract, from USD 400 for up to 2 years to USD 1,000 for more than 5 and up to 10 years, and the guidelines make the employer pay it. 1 2
- Regulated professions need registration, clearance or a licence from the relevant agency or professional body. 1
- The employer starts the application online. 1
- A short-term occupation permit of up to nine months is available, extendable once by up to three months. 1
Stay
- Maximum ten years depending on the contract; renewable with a renewed contract meeting the minimum salary.
- First stay: up to 120 months, decided case by case.
- Visa validity: 120 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Employment with the sponsoring employer; may invest in other businesses, and hold shares (not majority) in the employer.
Family
Dependents (spouse or opposite-sex common-law partner, parents, and unmarried children not in gainful activity) may apply for a residence permit for the same duration; applications go to the Passport and Immigration Office.
Official sources
- Professional employed in Mauritius (Occupation Permit) · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-12
- Occupation Permit and Residence Permit Guidelines (criteria, checklists and Annex 1 fees; carries the 1 December 2025 application fee) · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-12
- Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-12
- Economic Development Board Act 2017 (consolidated), First Schedule · Government of Mauritius, Laws of Mauritius · checked 2026-10-11
- Mauritius Citizenship Act 1968 (consolidated) · Government of Mauritius, Laws of Mauritius · checked 2026-10-11
Professional Occupation Permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Occupation Permit | Needs income of MUR 50k+ a month ≈ $1,050 | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Employee residence card Morocco | – | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| Corporate visa South Africa | – | 3 yr | Limited |
| Work residence Cabo Verde | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Class D · Employment Kenya | – | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Professional Occupation Permit?
Income of at least MUR 50,000 a month (≈ $1,050). Minimum monthly basic salary in the employment contract. A fee of $50. Non-refundable application fee, charged when the application is filed; in force from 1 December 2025. A fee of $400. Permit fee paid by the employer after approval in principle, for a contract of not more than 2 years; USD 500 for more than 2 and up to 3 years; USD 800 for more than 3 and up to 5 years; USD 1,000 for more than 5 and up to 10 years.
How long can I stay on the Professional Occupation Permit?
Maximum ten years depending on the contract; renewable with a renewed contract meeting the minimum salary.
Can I work on the Professional Occupation Permit?
Employment with the sponsoring employer; may invest in other businesses, and hold shares (not majority) in the employer.
Can I bring my family on the Professional Occupation Permit?
Dependents (spouse or opposite-sex common-law partner, parents, and unmarried children not in gainful activity) may apply for a residence permit for the same duration; applications go to the Passport and Immigration Office.
Does the Professional Occupation Permit lead to permanent residence in Mauritius?
Time on the Professional Occupation Permit counts toward permanent residence in Mauritius, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence. Time on the Professional Occupation Permit counts toward citizenship.
How are Professional Occupation Permit holders taxed in Mauritius?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Professional Occupation Permit. The standard rules apply: Resident individuals pay tax on income derived in Mauritius and on foreign-source income received in Mauritius. For the income year starting 1 July 2026 the Finance Act 2026 sets 0 percent on the first MUR 500,000 (≈ $10,500) of chargeable income, 10 percent on the next MUR 500,000, (≈ $10,500) 20 percent on the next MUR 11 million (≈ $232,000) and 35 percent above MUR 12 million (≈ $253,000).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Professional employed in Mauritius (Occupation Permit) · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-12
- Occupation Permit and Residence Permit Guidelines (criteria, checklists and Annex 1 fees; carries the 1 December 2025 application fee) · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-12
- Permanent Residence Permit (PRP) · Economic Development Board, Mauritius · checked 2026-10-12
- Economic Development Board Act 2017 (consolidated), First Schedule · Government of Mauritius, Laws of Mauritius · checked 2026-10-11
- Mauritius Citizenship Act 1968 (consolidated) · Government of Mauritius, Laws of Mauritius · checked 2026-10-11
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